Make this school year easy by packing your kids some healthy and easy lunches. Below are simple ideas that can be switched around and substituted for other options that your kids might like.
Idea 1:
- Turkey and Cheese Rolls
- Fruit
- Chips
Idea 2:
- Pita bread
- Hummus
- Fruit
Idea 3:
- Cheese/Chicken Quesadilla
- Avocado slices
- Fruit or chips
Idea 4:
- Peanut butter and jelly sandwich
- Chips
- Fruit or vegetable
Idea 5:
- Deli meat sandwich
- Chips
- String cheese
Idea 6:
- Crackers
- Cheese
- Fruit
- Granola bar
Idea 7:
- Bagel and cream cheese
- Fruit/vegetable
- Fruit snacks
For fruits/vegetables here are some great easy options to pack:
Oranges
Apples
Strawberries
Grapes
Peaches
Blueberries
Raspberries
Mangoes
Melon
Baby Carrots
Cucumbers
Grape Tomatoes
Edamame
For chips and snacks:
Chips
Granola Bars
Pretzels
String Cheese
Yogurt
Trail Mix
Fruit Snacks
Popcorn
Crackers
Fruit Cup
Pudding Cup
Of course, you don’t have to limit it to just three/four items a day, add or take out whatever you think your child might eat. Oh, and of course a time or two add a sweet treat like a rice Krispy treat or cookie. Hope these ideas help!
